4 h. ago CBN maintains confidence in banks, offers transitional support

As part of its work to keep banks strong, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has put in place temporary steps for a few banks that are still moving away from earlier support they received during the COVID-19 pandemic. This step is part of the CBN’s broader, sequenced strategy to implement the recapitalisation programme announced […] The post CBN maintains confidence in banks, offers transitional support appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Oyetola courts Island nations for Nigeria’s IMO Council election bid

Tribune Online Oyetola courts Island nations for Nigeria’s IMO Council election bid IN a significant diplomatic drive on the sidelines of the recently concluded 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France, Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola engaged in high-level meetings with leaders from several island nations to solicit support for Nigeria’s bid for election into Category C of the International Maritime Organization […] Oyetola courts Island nations for Nigeria’s IMO Council election bid Tribune Online

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12 h. ago Kiddwaya Faces Backlash For Soliciting Donations Through His Foundation To Support Benue Attack Victims

Reality star and billionaire heir, Kiddwaya, has come under criticism following his appeal for donations to support victims of the recent attack in Yelewata, Benue State. Suspected Fulani herdsmen were reported to have invaded the community, leading to the tragic death of many residents. The attack sparked outrage across the country, with many Nigerians demanding […] The post Kiddwaya Faces Backlash For Soliciting Donations Through His Foundation To Support Benue Attack Victims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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29 h. ago IMO election: Oyetola courts Island nations’ support for Nigeria

By Steve Agbota                  The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has engaged in high-level meetings with leaders from several island nations to solicit support for Nigeria’s bid for election into Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council later this year. The Minister met […] The post IMO election: Oyetola courts Island nations’ support for Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Kogi community in distress, seeks N600m support fund to fix infrastructural deficit

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The people of Ekinrin-Adde in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State have appealed for N600 million from well-meaning indigenes to address infrastructure decay. President of the Ekinrin-Adde Community Development Association (EACDA), Deinde Komolafe, announced this at a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, June 16, 2025, ahead of the 32nd […] The post Kogi community in distress, seeks N600m support fund to fix infrastructural deficit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Nigeria rallies global support for ocean protection, IMO council bid

Nigeria has called on the global community to urgently ratify the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement and scale up read more Nigeria rallies global support for ocean protection, IMO council bid

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54 h. ago Kalu commissions projects in Zamfara, urges gov to support Tinubu’s economic reforms

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North, yesterday commissioned key infrastructural projects in Zamfara State and called on Governor Dauda Lawal to set aside political differences for the sake of economic development and the wellbeing of the people.       Kalu, a leading figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC), commissioned the newly constructed […] The post Kalu commissions projects in Zamfara, urges gov to support Tinubu’s economic reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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64 h. ago Kalu commissions projects in Zamfara, urges Governor Lawal to support Tinubu’s economic reforms

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North, on Monday commissioned key infrastructural projects in Zamfara State and called on Governor Dauda Lawal to set aside political differences for the sake of economic development and the wellbeing of the state’s people. Kalu, a leading figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC), commissioned the newly constructed Ministry […] The post Kalu commissions projects in Zamfara, urges Governor Lawal to support Tinubu’s economic reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago CBN halts profit sharing, overseas investments for banks under special support

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has temporarily suspended the payment of dividends, executive bonuses and foreign investments by banks currently under regulatory forbearance. This is part of a strategy to reinforce financial discipline and protect the stability of the banking sector. The directive affects only those banks that are receiving temporary regulatory relief, commonly […] The post CBN halts profit sharing, overseas investments for banks under special support appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Firm Seeks Gov’t Support, Collaboration To Grow Local Businesses, Manufacturers

An exhibition company, Trade Show Organisers Nigeria Limited, has sought the support and collaboration of government in order to grow local businesses and manufacturers. The appeal was made by Brad Smith, the exhibition manager of Food and Beverages West Africa, at the exhibition held at Victoria Island, Lagos, which started on June 10,2025. He said […]

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5 d. ago Oshiomhole: Airline operators back AirPeace, challenge FAAN to release CCTV footage

Tribune Online Oshiomhole: Airline operators back AirPeace, challenge FAAN to release CCTV footage The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has come out in support of Air Peace, describing the actions of Senator Adams Oshiomhole during a recent incident at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos as... Oshiomhole: Airline operators back AirPeace, challenge FAAN to release CCTV footage Tribune Online

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5 d. ago June 12: Benue Speaker, Dajoh fetes Nigerians, pledges support for democracy, rule of law 

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Speaker, Benue State House of Assembly and Vice Chairman (North Central) Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Aondona Dajoh has pledged the commitment of the 10th assembly to the growth of democracy in Nigeria. Dajoh, who felicitated with the people of the State and Nigeria on the 2025 […] The post June 12: Benue Speaker, Dajoh fetes Nigerians, pledges support for democracy, rule of law  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Democracy Better Than Military Rule, Says Ohanaeze Youth President

The National President of Ohanaeze Youth Council, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, has expressed support for democratic rule in Nigeria, declaring that democracy is better than military rule. Okwu, who was assessing the 26 years of democracy in Nigeria, insisted that “our democracy so far has been better better than military regime.” He urged Nigerians to be […]

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6 d. ago Democracy Day: Nigerian youth hold solidarity rally for Tinubu in Abuja

Tribune Online Democracy Day: Nigerian youth hold solidarity rally for Tinubu in Abuja A cross-section of Nigerian youth under the umbrella of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) held a solidarity rally and march on Thursday in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as part of this year's Democracy Day celebration. Democracy Day: Nigerian youth hold solidarity rally for Tinubu in Abuja Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Why Tinubu supports leaders like Gov Mbah, First Lady replies critics

Commissions mega technical and vocational college in Enugu The Sun First Lady of Nigeria Oluremi Tinubu has explained President Bola Tinubu’s support for Governor Peter Mbah Administration in Enugu, saying her husband would always support leaders, who judiciously deploy public funds for the common good of the people. Mrs. Tinubu made the revelation during the […] The post Why Tinubu supports leaders like Gov Mbah, First Lady replies critics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago I’ve Been In PDP For 28 Years, No Sign Of Seriousness, Will Leave To Support Tinubu – Sowunmi

Former spokesman to Atiku Abubakar, the ex-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Segun Sowunmi, has declared his interest in dumping PDP. Sowunmi disclosed that he would defect from the major opposition party to ruling All Progressives Congress before supporting President Bola Tinubu. The Ogun State politician made this known during an interview with Arise […] The post I’ve Been In PDP For 28 Years, No Sign Of Seriousness, Will Leave To Support Tinubu – Sowunmi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago FG identifies 49 gas flare sites, maps out plan for decabonisation

Tribune Online FG identifies 49 gas flare sites, maps out plan for decabonisation •UK reaffirms support for Nigeria’s energy transition efforts No fewer than 49 gas flare sites have been identified in Nigeria, report from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has shown. For this purpose, Chief Executive of the NUPRC, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, said the commission is implementing a dual strategy to address gas flaring: by […] FG identifies 49 gas flare sites, maps out plan for decabonisation Tribune Online

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1 week ago Nigeria, Japan strengthen food security ties with $110m JICA facility

Tribune Online Nigeria, Japan strengthen food security ties with $110m JICA facility JPY 15 billion facility (approximately $110 million) aims to support Nigeria’s food production systems and enhance resilience Nigeria, Japan strengthen food security ties with $110m JICA facility Tribune Online

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1 week ago Ooni of Ife hails Tinubu’s foresight to set up forest guard initiative 

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to elevate Nigeria’s global standing and expressed strong support for the administration’s newly proposed Forest Guard security framework. The monarch spoke to journalists after he courtesy visit to President Tinubu at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos on Sunday. Oba […] The post Ooni of Ife hails Tinubu’s foresight to set up forest guard initiative  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigeria, Australia, Commonwealth collaborate to train mining experts

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja In the move to strengthen the mining sector, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has officially launched a capacity enhancement programme for the first batch of Nigerian mining professionals at Murdoch University, Australia. The initiative is a key outcome of the Nigeria–Australia collaboration with the support of the […] The post Nigeria, Australia, Commonwealth collaborate to train mining experts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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